Access to Leaving Certificate - Mature Students/VTOS

This programme for mature (over 21 years) students allows participants to develop educational and learning skills and work towards Leaving Certificate qualifications. Applicants to this access course must be ready to make a full commitment to the programme, which will enable participants to make significant educational progress over two years and to gain qualifications that open new doors.

Course Open

Course Number

35

Duration

2 Years full-time

Certification

Full Leaving Certificate, plus credits at FETAC Levels 4 and 5

Entry

VTOS participants are invited to apply for this course.
Applicants should be 21 or over. Applicants are interviewed.
Educational requirements: none.

Number of places available

Twenty Five

Principal Areas of Study

• English Language and Literature (Foundation to Advanced)
• Mathematics (Foundation / Ordinary)
• Educational and Career Guidance
• History / Geography
• Social, Environmental and Cultural Studies
• Visual Arts / Art History
• Business
• ESOL
• Information Technology (IT), FETAC Level 5

Features of the course

• Work with teachers and other learners in a student-friendly environment.
• Key skills offered at foundation and higher levels.
• Educational and career guidance.
• Workshops and study visits.
• Completed courses accredited at end of each year.
• Leaving Certificate examined at end of Second Year (2014 for students entering in 2012).

Progression

Higher Education

Further Education (PLC).